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Modernize vs Refurbish - What's the difference?

modernize | refurbish |

As verbs the difference between modernize and refurbish

is that modernize is to bring something up to date, or make it modern in style or function while refurbish is to rebuild or replenish with all new material; to restore to original (or better) working order and appearance.

modernize

English

Alternative forms

* modernise

Verb

(moderniz)
  • To bring something up to date, or make it modern in style or function
  • To become modern in appearance, or adopt modern ways

    • Related terms

    * modernization * modernizer

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    refurbish

    English

    Verb

    (es)
  • To rebuild or replenish with all new material; to restore to original (or better) working order and appearance.

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